Type Private Grades Pre-K–8 District Gateway School District Founded 2005 | Established 2005 Enrollment around 60 Motto Faithful in Adversity Color Green, Orange, and Blue | |
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Principal Celalettin Topbas (Jett) Website Snowdrop Science Academy | ||
Snowdrop Science Academy (SSA) is a Pre-K-8 private school in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 2005 by the non-profit organization West Penn Cultural Center (WPCC). The school was a private institution with an enrollment of 54 students. The school closed in October 2009.
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Mission
Snowdrop Science Academy(SSA) was dedicated to helping its students reach their highest academic and social potential through the use of small classes, a rigorous curriculum and a nurturing learning-environment. The school was based on the values of kindness,-honesty and respect for self and others. SSA provided a traditional academic program that challenged both intellect and-imagination. A solid foundation in core subject areas was taught-along with moral values.
School Uniforms
Boys- Navy blue school pants, a white button-down shirt and a tie.
Girls- Plaided green skirt, white button-down blouse and Snowdrop sweater.
For both Genders- Dress shoes
Awards and recognition
Snowdrop Science Academy attends the Science Olympiads that happens at The California University of Pennsylvania. Snowdrop Science Academy also hosts Elementary level Science Olympiads at CCAC in of which Snowdrop has won the 2nd place trophy (2007) and the 1st place trophy. (2008)
Clubs
SSA includes an in-school club hour in which students are able to pick among clubs such as math club, art club, chess club, media club, Club Care, and sports club among other activities.
Extra Information
Snowdrop is open to all students without regard to race, religion, gender, or national or ethnic origin.
For optimum learning, the class sizes are limited to 12 students each. However, all subsequent years will have an application deadline of May 21. Due to our limited openings, students are highly encouraged to apply in the fall for the following school year. If there are no openings for your child’s grade at the time of registration, he/she will be put on our waiting list. The waiting list is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. When an opening occurs, the child at the top of the list will be contacted and offered the available position.
All students entering Snowdrop must take an entrance exam. Kindergarteners also undergo a Kindergarten Readiness Test, regardless of age.